Sasha Schick attended a professional dance intensive in Dallas last summer, thanks to support from the College of Fine Arts Medici Circle.
Schick, a fourth year BFA dance student, spent the month of July taking class, learning company repertoire, rehearsing, and performing at SoulEscape, a professional contemporary dance company based in Dallas, Texas. Under the direction of choreographer and educator Justin Giles, she learned among company artists Rose Yager, Matt Luck, and Will Johnston.
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The experience was truly transformative.
“The month I spent with SoulEscape remains the most meaningful experience of my life,” she said. “I was immersed in an incredibly supportive community that nurtured honesty, encouraged risk-taking, and inspired growth in every moment.”
Schick was among 14 other students in the program, all in which she quickly made lasting friendships with.
“The friendships I formed with the other dancers have become some of the most cherished relationships in my life, and I will always be grateful for the opportunity to create, learn, and grow alongside them,” she said.
Through the program, she noted the emphasis on connecting the mind and body within movement. Being able to connect to her innermost thoughts and portray them through movement opened her eyes to new possibilities in dance.
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This, she added, set her up for success coming into her final year at Arizona.
“This experience gave me the clarity, focus, and renewed passion I needed to return to school for my senior year with intentional goals and a deep commitment to my art,” she said.
Medici Circle Appreciation
“I could never have had this incredible opportunity without the support of my donor, Wesley Green. Your generosity has made such a profound impact on my life, and the experiences I had will stay with me forever. I am deeply grateful for your belief in me and for giving me the chance to grow, create, and pursue my passion in ways I could only dream of. Thank you so much for making this possible.”
Previously on Medici Mondays …
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- Cole Nagoda, music … 09.08.25
- Kayla Howard, TFTV … 09.15.25
- Gia Del Pino, art … 09.22.25
- Bennett Curran, TFTV … 09.29.25
- Bella Ruiz, dance … 10.06.25
- Macy Halverson, music … 10.13.25
- Andrés Caballero, art … 10.20.25
- Kate Eid, dance … 10.27.25
- Chuan Choy, music … 11.03.25